Bora Bora

Company6 list appearances

Known in Tahitian as Porapora ("First Born"), tradition holds that Bora Bora was the first island created after Raiatea, the largest of the Leeward Islands. The island's physical identity is defined by an extinct central volcano rising to twin basaltic peaks—Mount Otemanu (727 m) and twin-peaked Mount Pahia (658 m)—encircled by a turquoise lagoon and a protective barrier reef dotted with coral islets (motu). Globally positioned as an ultra-luxury honeymoon and aqua-centric resort destination, Bora Bora's tourism profile is anchored by Mount Otemanu's silhouette over its lagoon. Polynesians discovered and settled Bora Bora more than a thousand years ago. Dutch admiral Jacob Roggeveen sighted the island in 1722, and British explorer Captain James Cook visited Bora Bora in 1769 and 1777. Polynesian inhabitants resisted European colonization for several decades before France annexed Bora Bora as part of its protectorate in the late 19th century.

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Verified Entity DossierRanked #1 in Top 10 Most Beautiful Islands in the World

Best Rank

top 3 in 4 lists

Avg Position

#3.2

across 6 lists

Community

Divisive Pick

ranked #1 to #6

Most divisive on “Top 10 Best Beaches in the World — From Pink Sand to Limestone Karst” — ranked #6 there

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Ranked #1 on "Top 10 Most Beautiful Islands in the World". Cast your vote to back or challenge this spot.

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Most Argued About

“Top 10 Best Beaches in the World — From Pink Sand to Limestone Karst”

Ranks as high as #1 on some lists — but only #6 here. Fans are divided.

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The Internet's Surprise Pick

“Top 10 Most Beautiful Islands in the World”

Climbed to #1 — a narrowly contested win.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bora Bora's highest community ranking?⌄

Bora Bora is ranked #1 on "Top 10 Most Beautiful Islands in the World" — its best placement across 6 lists on top10grid.com.

How many top-10 lists feature Bora Bora?⌄

Bora Bora appears in 6 lists on top10grid.com, spanning categories including TRAVEL.

Is Bora Bora a controversial ranking?⌄

Yes — community opinion on Bora Bora varies widely. It ranks as high as #1 on some lists and as low as #6 on others, a spread of 5 positions, making it one of the more debated picks on top10grid.com.